The Unintended Consequences of Cotton Swabs Posted on July 15, 2025 by Swank Family Hearing Most bathroom supplies are used as intended. Tissues are for blowing your nose and toothpaste is for brushing your teeth. However, there is one common item that most people use incorrectly: cotton swabs. The purpose of a cotton swab is to apply and remove makeup, and to use around the house for various purposes (arts… Read Full Article
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss? Posted on January 6, 2022 by Swank Family Hearing What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000… Read Full Article
What is Sudden Hearing Loss? Posted on January 6, 2022 by Swank Family Hearing For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that… Read Full Article
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss? Posted on January 6, 2022 by Swank Family Hearing How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes… Read Full Article